提高城市治理现代化水平

Core Viewpoint - Urban governance in China is transitioning from rapid growth to stable development, focusing on improving the quality and efficiency of existing urban assets to address urban challenges and promote sustainable development [1][5]. Group 1: Urbanization and Challenges - China's urbanization has led to a significant increase in the urban population, projected to reach 943.5 million by the end of 2024, with an urbanization rate of 67% [2]. - The rapid urban expansion has resulted in structural contradictions, such as high population density leading to housing demand and high prices, traffic congestion, and environmental degradation [2][5]. - Urban governance must address issues like aging infrastructure, public safety challenges due to population mobility, and increasing waste management pressures [2][4]. Group 2: Urban Governance Framework - Urban governance encompasses comprehensive management of urban planning, infrastructure, public services, and environmental protection, aiming for a modern, livable, and resilient city [3]. - Governance is categorized into four areas: infrastructure maintenance, financial management, addressing diverse public needs, and ecological protection [4]. - The focus is shifting from new construction to the maintenance and upgrading of existing infrastructure, emphasizing urban renewal projects [4][5]. Group 3: Super Large Cities - China has 22 super large cities, which account for 22% of the national population and 35% of GDP, highlighting their critical role in economic growth and innovation [7][8]. - These cities face unique governance challenges due to their size, complexity, and rapid population movement, necessitating innovative governance strategies [8][10]. - Effective governance in these cities is essential for enhancing public service delivery and ensuring social equity [8][10]. Group 4: Innovations in Governance - Recent initiatives have focused on improving public service accessibility and efficiency, such as the "15-minute public service circle" concept [8]. - Digital technologies like big data and AI are being integrated into urban governance to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency [9]. - Cross-regional governance models are being developed to address the challenges of metropolitan areas, promoting collaborative development [9]. Group 5: Grassroots Governance - The emphasis on grassroots governance aims to enhance community engagement and service delivery, with successful models emerging from cities like Beijing and Shanghai [12][13]. - Innovations such as "接诉即办" (immediate response to complaints) and "多格合一" (integrated grid management) are being implemented to improve responsiveness and efficiency in governance [14][15]. - Strengthening community self-management and participation is crucial for addressing local issues and enhancing governance effectiveness [15].